The European Summit of Industrial Biotechnology (esib), organized by acib GmbH, is a well-established networking platform event for the community of industrial biotechnology. esib 2026 is held together with the International Conference on Metabolic and Protein Engineering for Biosynthesis (MaPEB) and unites the leading representatives of industry, academia and politics in Graz, Austria from 10th – 13th November 2026. In addition to an exciting program focusing on “Circular Bioeconomy” and “AI and Biopharmaceutical Production,” this year’s event will once again feature numerous satellite events (workshops by bisy GmbH, a site visit to ZETA) and networking opportunities, such as the matchmaking event organized by EEN. Find the full program here: www.esib.at Early Bird fee is valid until 31st July 2026 – Register here.  

Your FEBS Network highlights - July

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Hello dear ÖGMBT member, Here's a list of the great content selected as a highlight in the past 2 weeks.     Could your research be the next FEBS Excellence Award? Building an independent research career takes ambition, resilience and the right opportunities. If you're ready to take the next step, the 2026 FEBS Excellence Awards could help turn your next rese... Read more FEBS Communications     What patient records can teach us about discovery Could valuable research insights already be hidden within routine clinical practice? A reflection on the untapped potential of clinical data to drive discovery. Read more Mohamed Esmat Graduate researcher, Cairo University     IUBMB Focused Meeting on Synthetic Biology 2027: Abstract submissions now open Join researchers from around the world at the IUBMB Focused Meeting on Synthetic Biology, taking place in Bengaluru, India, on 15–17 February 2027. Submit your abstract by 1 August 2026…
  Dear ÖGMBT members,   As summer approaches and calendars begin to fill with holidays, travel plans, and well-earned breaks, we know this time of year can feel both exciting and busy.   Whether you are preparing for time away or wrapping up projects before stepping out, we hope this month’s newsletter offers a moment to pause, reconnect, and be inspired by the latest across the FEMS community.   This month, we are sharing opportunities, insights, and updates, from the FEMS Regional COLLAB event and International Microorganism Day (IMD) 2026 to highlights from our journals, new microbiology blogs, and the launch of the FEMS MICRO Ljubljana 2027: Congress & Exhibition.   Enjoy the read, and wherever this summer takes you, stay curious and connected. All the best, The FEMS Team   FEMS Regional COLLAB  This event is designed to bring academia and industry together, turning ideas into collaborations, consortia, and…